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Production begins for Ram 2500 Compressed Natural Gas Truck; Availability expanded to retail custome

Sacramento Bee -- The first Ram 2500 Compressed Natural Gas pickup trucks have begun rolling off the line at Chrysler Group's Saltillo Truck Assembly Plant today.

The start of Ram CNG production is timed perfectly to support the Company's announcement that the formerly fleet-only vehicle will now be available to retail customers.

"We felt there was a strong likelihood that customer demand would allow us to offer the Ram 2500 CNG to retail as well as fleet buyers," said Fred Diaz, President and CEO, Ram Truck Brand and Chrysler de Mexico, Chrysler Group LLC. "From the moment we unveiled the Ram CNG, dealers – particularly those near CNG refueling infrastructure -- strongly encouraged us to bring CNG to their stores. We're pleased that today Ram can deliver on that demand."

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,828 Points:1,637,220 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 5, 2012 3:03:07 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse at least for a while, this will be cheaper than diesel...
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,828 Points:1,637,220 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 4, 2012 4:10:01 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse happy to know I waited. There's even a CNG station nearby... yea. That's my next truck :)
GGAlbo Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,288 Points:1,911,125 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2012 6:04:01 AM Ignore GGAlbo Report Abuse SOUNDS GOOD!!! LET ME HAVE ONE!
kyjlh Champion Author Kentucky Posts:1,751 Points:679,920 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2012 5:13:04 AM Ignore kyjlh Report Abuse good start
avlis82 Rookie Author Georgia Posts:49 Points:32,195 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2012 4:58:03 AM Ignore avlis82 Report Abuse Can't wait to see it.
FuelishGuy All-Star Author Edmonton Posts:823 Points:950,855 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 10:32:55 PM Ignore FuelishGuy Report Abuse ...automatically, switches over to gasoline when it runs outta CNG. This is what's going to get Chrysler back into a serious car manufacturer. Hope this come to Canada real soon.
gknee09 Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:1,001 Points:844,610 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 7:08:27 PM Ignore gknee09 Report Abuse sounds pretty cool
qwerty17 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:3,760 Points:1,143,275 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 5:35:33 PM Ignore qwerty17 Report Abuse About time.
DanMtz Champion Author Oakland Posts:3,496 Points:1,271,125 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 5:08:58 PM Ignore DanMtz Report Abuse Good, I like to see it.
Pramodsharma Champion Author Richmond Posts:2,099 Points:412,165 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 3:21:26 PM Ignore Pramodsharma Report Abuse I like Nat Gas Trucks, they go with a force without vibration
SUV2009 Champion Author Orlando Posts:4,488 Points:1,165,240 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 11:51:28 AM Ignore SUV2009 Report Abuse Ok old news.
jep39 Champion Author California Posts:1,182 Points:1,248,985 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 11:22:56 AM Ignore jep39 Report Abuse Note that the Sacramento Bee holds no ownership on this article.
sparky808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,139 Points:624,685 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 11:00:17 AM Ignore sparky808 Report Abuse Thank you for posting.
dacofa Champion Author Nevada Posts:5,401 Points:1,173,405 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 10:52:05 AM Ignore dacofa Report Abuse CNG has be around for decades. Just look at forklifts. Now it's become a big politcal issue for the moron in the WH.
vrossi46 Champion Author San Jose Posts:2,797 Points:829,695 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 10:42:30 AM Ignore vrossi46 Report Abuse great, hope CNG becomes a real alternative
WhiteTreeIndian Champion Author New Jersey Posts:5,785 Points:1,147,110 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 10:37:05 AM Ignore WhiteTreeIndian Report Abuse Sounds like a real geezer guzzler.
tarheelcoastie Champion Author Greensboro Posts:5,326 Points:1,138,345 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 10:35:56 AM Ignore tarheelcoastie Report Abuse cool
Taurus1 Champion Author Ohio Posts:3,214 Points:1,693,005 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 10:35:39 AM Ignore Taurus1 Report Abuse don't trust fracking.
MiCARgo Veteran Author Akron Posts:311 Points:25,570 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 10:33:40 AM Ignore MiCARgo Report Abuse Is this attempt to justify fracking??
Discovery02 Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:2,815 Points:337,390 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 10:33:07 AM Ignore Discovery02 Report Abuse Well it uses alternative fuels. What's the price tag? How does it hold up in crash testing?
TheDix Champion Author Ontario Posts:3,109 Points:607,360 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 10:31:45 AM Ignore TheDix Report Abuse No thanks.
Asbury09 Champion Author Iowa Posts:7,353 Points:1,558,005 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 10:29:32 AM Ignore Asbury09 Report Abuse no mention of the MSRP
jad1960 Champion Author Gary Posts:1,575 Points:423,030 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 10:28:20 AM Ignore jad1960 Report Abuse ok
ddaz46 All-Star Author Akron Posts:605 Points:199,685 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 10:28:08 AM Ignore ddaz46 Report Abuse Great next we can build Honda's in America OH WE DO.
Kawibiker Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,221 Points:215,465 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 10:26:11 AM Ignore Kawibiker Report Abuse ok
Niko11 Champion Author Florida Posts:3,889 Points:757,290 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 10:21:20 AM Ignore Niko11 Report Abuse Saltillo, Coahaila, Mexico is where this plant is located. The author left this little tid bit out.
tronix102 Rookie Author Connecticut Posts:18 Points:86,385 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 10:20:49 AM Ignore tronix102 Report Abuse a perfect idea for USPS since they are trying to cut costs. I still dont know why they didnt invest in some hybrid vehicle to deliver mail. That would save them so much money
slowpoke63 Champion Author Louisiana Posts:2,817 Points:903,890 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 10:20:21 AM Ignore slowpoke63 Report Abuse How much does this option cost? What is the capacity of the CNG tank?
ss70 Champion Author Detroit Posts:9,935 Points:1,897,200 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 10:19:48 AM Ignore ss70 Report Abuse May be time for dealers and Chrysler to work with nat gas companies and gas stations for infra for fillups
ARCO Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:2,478 Points:2,403,120 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 10:16:03 AM Ignore ARCO Report Abuse I'M STILL NOT BOUGHT ON THIS IDEA
njerald Champion Author Seattle Posts:7,959 Points:1,649,800 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 10:15:26 AM Ignore njerald Report Abuse $$$$$$$$$$$$$$
skysteve1 Champion Author Victoria Posts:1,284 Points:402,960 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 10:15:08 AM Ignore skysteve1 Report Abuse sounds good, there used to be diesel/gas combo engines available
HailstormCA Champion Author San Diego Posts:7,955 Points:1,491,945 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 10:13:38 AM Ignore HailstormCA Report Abuse I just may look to replacing my current truck with one of these. Whooopeeee!
Royski Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:1,027 Points:199,525 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 10:12:46 AM Ignore Royski Report Abuse About time this was available to consumers. In 1968 I drove a dual-carbed (gasoline and CNG) pickup in California and the oil fields east of Santa Maria.
hmw10284 Champion Author California Posts:1,278 Points:223,950 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 10:11:49 AM Ignore hmw10284 Report Abuse short term answer - don't get caught with a CNG is 5-7 years
bullfrog69 Champion Author Texas Posts:2,304 Points:850,010 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 10:09:01 AM Ignore bullfrog69 Report Abuse Thats Fiat, not Chyrsler! And they can keep it!
thirty8paces Champion Author Baltimore Posts:4,621 Points:1,128,680 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 10:08:28 AM Ignore thirty8paces Report Abuse The only way that this is relevant is if there are enough compressed natural gas retail suppliers.
btex49 Champion Author Austin Posts:2,835 Points:554,655 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 10:07:10 AM Ignore btex49 Report Abuse When the Ram 2500 CNG hits the show room floor, I will look at it. That is not a commitment to purchase one. This is the most exciting news for those of us who care about issues and need to drive a truck.
matthwbar Champion Author Toledo Posts:4,203 Points:1,045,505 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 10:04:52 AM Ignore matthwbar Report Abuse I'd love to see that...
Spankster85 Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,854 Points:384,090 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 10:03:44 AM Ignore Spankster85 Report Abuse Good for them.
ekcbp Sophomore Author California Posts:145 Points:56,520 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 10:02:39 AM Ignore ekcbp Report Abuse I'd opt for suggestion by dlzastera
vjs3 Champion Author Denver Posts:2,677 Points:677,390 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 10:00:22 AM Ignore vjs3 Report Abuse Not in the budget.
Bud122CA Champion Author California Posts:7,601 Points:1,632,575 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 10:00:05 AM Ignore Bud122CA Report Abuse The problem is there still isn't enough stations to fill up and some are very limited opening and closing times.
dlzastera Champion Author Minnesota Posts:4,640 Points:1,050,445 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 9:58:01 AM Ignore dlzastera Report Abuse Convert your old truck and save.
slvrdo_dsprdo Champion Author Nashville Posts:4,788 Points:928,265 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 9:57:18 AM Ignore slvrdo_dsprdo Report Abuse Would be great for work trucks on work sites that can have on site refueling, or for trucks with a defined route.
CostEngineer Veteran Author Sacramento Posts:255 Points:162,755 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 9:56:51 AM Ignore CostEngineer Report Abuse Meh.
trytogetby All-Star Author Cincinnati Posts:905 Points:223,870 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 9:55:45 AM Ignore trytogetby Report Abuse ok
firechief Champion Author New York Posts:3,521 Points:2,091,150 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 9:54:50 AM Ignore firechief Report Abuse interesting
Tamas2evil Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:6,697 Points:1,156,620 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 9:54:11 AM Ignore Tamas2evil Report Abuse nah too big.
firefly09 Champion Author San Diego Posts:2,613 Points:740,105 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 9:51:14 AM Ignore firefly09 Report Abuse No Thank You!